INVEST TURKS AND CAICOS AGENCY APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, December 3rd, 2018 – Invest Turks and Caicos Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, James Bursey. An experienced private equity and manufacturing professional, Mr. Bursey brings years of industrial development, financial, and entrepreneurial experience in small and large firms to the task of attracting investment to the TCI.

Mr. Bursey is a Canadian national with global experience who has led numerous multi-national companies of varying sizes in North America, Europe and Asia, in the transportation, marine, energy and luxury products businesses. In the public sector he has Commonwealth and international trade negotiation experience, and he has a strong governance record as a corporate Director in the UK and elsewhere. His familiarity with investment regulations, multinational banking and global corporate operations is a considerable boost to the strength of the Invest Turks and Caicos team.

Invest Turks and Caicos is the principal investment promotion agency for the islands, responsible for enhancing the economy through the attraction, growth and retention of foreign and domestic investment. Under the new leadership of Mr. Bursey, Invest Turks and Caicos will continue to grow and diversify the TCI economy and create value added jobs.

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About Invest Turks and Caicos

Invest Turks and Caicos is the Islands’ Investment Promotion Agency, responsible for enhancing the economy through the attraction, growth and retention of overseas investment; and supporting the growth of local businesses.

We provide a free and confidential service to overseas businesses looking to expand and will work with a company project team throughout the investment process, providing advice and support. This can include:

Information on the local business climate;

facilitating contact with relevant Government Departments throughout the investment process;

advice on Government incentives and concessions to investors;

introductions to local service providers/suppliers;

advice on work permits and permanent residency procedures;

ongoing support following set up.

We also work actively to support the growth of local businesses, including the management and delivery of the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise programme which provides concessions and reliefs to locally owned businesses.